The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Kersey, CO: Crime Maps and Statistics

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$965,869

Cost of Crime™ for Kersey, CO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,276 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Kersey in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Kersey, CO Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Kersey ranks in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 35% of cities but less safe than 65%. This analysis applies only to Kersey's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Kersey is 29.70 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Kersey Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Kersey varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 14 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 42 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Kersey, CO see the most incidents - about 21 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Kersey, CO

The total projected cost of crime in Kersey for 2025 is $965,869. This translates to approximately $497 per resident and $1,276 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Kersey. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Kersey Compared to Other Cities?

Kersey, CO:	$497
Breckenridge, CO:	$1503
Timnath, CO:	$259
Colorado:	$704
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Kersey is $497 per year, which is $33 more than the national average and $206 less than Colorado's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Kersey:

In Breckenridge, CO, crime costs $1,503 per person, which is $1,005 more than in Kersey.
In Timnath, CO, crime costs $259 per person, which is $239 less than in Kersey

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Kersey for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Kersey	Cost per Kersey Resident
Murder	$271,671	$140
Rape/Sexual Assault	$118,504	$61
Robbery	$52,458	$27
Assault	$126,394	$65
Kidnapping	$29,297	$15
Vehicle Theft	$85,712	$44
Burglary	$49,245	$25
Theft	$130,281	$67
Arson	$11,920	$6
Vandalism	$54,519	$28
Animal Cruelty	$994	$1
Drug Crimes	$22,419	$12
Identity Theft	$12,456	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$965,869	$497

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Kersey, CO

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Kersey totals $2,428,566 ($1,251 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,394,436 ($1,748 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Kersey crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the north part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Kersey’s 1,942 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Kersey Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Kersey residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.266
Robbery	0.8588
Rape	1.006
Murder	0.0744
Total Violent Crime	4.206 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.95
Vehicle Theft	2.850
Burglary	2.796
Arson	0.2542
Total Property Crime	18.85 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2488
Drug Crimes	1.561
Vandalism	3.930
Identity Theft	0.8287
Animal Cruelty	0.0692
Total "Other" Rate	6.637 (B-)

Individual Kersey Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Kersey is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Kersey.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Spanish Village, CO	C+	C-	C
Gill, CO	F	D+	F
Garden City, CO	F	D-	F
Rosedale, CO	F	D-	F
La Salle, CO	D+	C-	D-
Evans, CO	C-	C-	D+
Greeley, CO	D	D+	D-
Galeton, CO	F	D	F
Peckham, CO	C-	C	D+
Lucerne, CO	D-	F	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Kersey is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Astor, FL	A	B+	B+
Bassfield, MS	B+	A+	A+
Blossvale, NY	B+	C+	C+
Bowling Green, VA	C	C	C
Cato, NY	A	B+	B+
North Fork, CA	F	D	D
Shell Knob, MO	D	D+	D+
Seligman, MO	C-	C-	C-
Rockbridge, OH	B-	C+	C+
Queen City, TX	C-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Kersey is safer than the Colorado state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Kersey, CO average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Kersey schools on SchoolGrade

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